About Us

Ancient + Brave is a mission driven wellness brand, founded in 2018 by Kate Prince who saw a gap in the market for sustainable products which support women’s health and wellness. From the start Kate wanted the company to be unique, creating innovative formulas with targeted health benefits. The elements of daily ritual and ancestral health are integral to the brand.

As a B-Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental Impact. In June 2024 we have been named 5th in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies - our brand has developed an incredible following and following investment from Piper, is ready to scale in the UK and internationally.

Want to be a part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and wellbeing?

We'd love to have you!

THE ROLE

As a Junior Developer, you will work closely with senior developers and designers to build and maintain our Shopify e-commerce websites. You will be involved in customising themes, developing new features, and ensuring a seamless user experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the development and customization of Shopify themes and templates.
Collaborate with designers to optimize website aesthetics and usability.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Shopify stores.
Participate in code reviews and learn best practices from senior developers.
Stay updated on Shopify trends and emerging technologies.
Support the testing and debugging of Shopify applications.

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:

Good understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Familiarity with Shopify's platform and e-commerce best practices.
Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Skills:

Experience with responsive web design.
Passion for clean code, semantic markup and accessibility.
Understanding of SEO principles related to e-commerce.
Qualification in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. You are:

Highly self-motivated with an ability to take initiative and run with it
Solution focused with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, a strong work ethic and a growth mindset
A collaborative team player who also excels in independent settings
Exceptional communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely
Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
Able and willing to work in fast paced scaleup environments that are often full of ambiguity - an ability to effectively prioritise will be key
Passionate about doing greater good and the future we’re building - we expect our team to be supporting our B-Corp and ESG goals while being proactive and mindful in suggesting ideas for the business to improve its practices

WHY JOIN US

Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back % of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet.

At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.

We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).

We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).

Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.

Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, which cover childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, groceries and mobile/tech purchase.

In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed.

We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund-raising initiatives for maximum impact. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.

An important note on our ways of working…

As a fast-paced scale-up, we’ve found that spending time together in person is hugely beneficial to the way we’re needing to communicate, collaborate and drive the business forward. We’ve worked hard to make our office (a beautiful old mill situated in East Sussex) an inviting and friendly environment for all of our team members and we expect any new joiner to be in the office full time.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate.

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